A 58-year-old with peptic ulcer bleeding underwent endoscopic therapy. Which high-dose PPI regimen is recommended afterward?...

Question

A 58-year-old with peptic ulcer bleeding underwent endoscopic therapy. Which high-dose PPI regimen is recommended afterward?

Accepted Answer

Intermittent low-dose PPI only

Answer

None

Answer

High-dose PPI for 72 hours (e.g., 80 mg IV bolus then 8 mg/h infusion, or intermittent high-dose)

Answer

Sucralfate only

Answer

H2RA infusion

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Upper GI Bleed